Olympus FE 290 FE-290 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 50

Useful use of the accessories The card Pictures can be recorded on the optional card. The internal memory and card are the camera's media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer. Unlike portable storage media, the internal memory cannot be removed or exchanged. The number of recordable pictures can be increased by using a card with a larger capacity. 1 Index area You can use this space to write the contents of the card. 2 Contact area 1 The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card. Do not touch this area directly. 2 Compatible cards xD-Picture Card (16MB - 2GB) (Type H/M, Standard) Using the internal memory or card You can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback operations. Shooting mode Playback mode [] HQ 3072×2304 [IN] 4 Memory indicator [IN]: Internal memory [xD]: Card HQ 3072×2304 F2.7 1/1000 0.0 ISO 400 '07.12.10 12:30 100-0004 4 Note • Do not open the battery/card compartment cover while the card access lamp is blinking, as the lamp is indicating that it is reading or writing data. Doing so may damage the data in the internal memory or the card and render the internal memory or card unusable. Appendix AC adapter An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer or when running a slideshow for a long period of time. Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera. 50 EN Note • Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is on or the camera is connected to the other equipment. Doing so could affect the camera's internal settings or functions. • Be sure to read the instruction manual for the AC adapter.